Dear Senator John McCain,

(Vanity) | 11 July 2018 | areukiddingme1

[areukiddingme1]

It is time for you to step down with dignity and grace and allow the Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to appoint your replacement.

You are 82 years old, you have spent 36 years in Washington DC and 23 years in the Navy (27 if you include the four years at the Naval Academy) -- You have earned to the right go out on your terms, certainly, but the party and your country needs your selfless commitment and devotion one last time.

We are all aware that the seat you are vacating was once filled by another giant of the Republican party, Senator Goldwater, and we are all aware, Senator Goldwater was instrumental in creating the U.S. Air Force Academy, how fitting would it be for a Naval Aviator to step down and allow the Arizona Governor to fill your seat with a female graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Congresswoman Martha McSally, that would be a legacy worthy of your name and Senator Goldwater name.

Let's do this, it's time, Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch.

The Watch

For sixty-three years This sailor has stood the watch While some of us were in our bunks at night This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade This shipmate stood the watch

Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there Needing his guidance and help Needing that hand to hold during those hard times But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for twenty years He stood the watch so that we, our families and Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say 'Shipmate... the watch stands relieved Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Led Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch..."

"Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side...Shipmate's going Ashore.."

[Magnum44]

Thanks for both the memory, and for carrying on the tradition.

[areukiddingme1]

Hahahaha, well, that’s one approach...

[Forty-Niner]

McCain has a tin ear....always has. Look at the suspension of his 2008 Presidential Campaign so that he could save us from the economic meltdown of the Democrats sub-prime fiasco.

McCain is like the fireman that sets fires so he can put them out to heroic acclaim.

[tjd1454]

Let the man die in peace, and face his Maker (the “peace” may well instantly ecaporate), as you will one day also.

[pepsi_junkie]

Very nice sentiment which honors McCain as a steady hand that has guided the ship while the crew grew and matured. The reality is different. He referred to people like me as "wacko birds" and "tea party hobbits" who were foolish believers in stupid fantasies like limited government and balanced budgets.

He attempted to crash the ship into the rocks repeatedly just to knock us off of it out of meanness and spite. He has earned no classy and poetic sendoff in my view.

[tjd1454]

= evaporate

[Bubba_Leroy]

McCain has announced (or whoever writes his public statements has announced) his support of the Kavanaugh nomination. If there is any possibility that Ducey will appoint a replacement who will vote against the nomination then I would rather wait.

[Baldwin77]

Wasn’t he supposed to be back in July ?

[areukiddingme1]

“Wasn’t he supposed to be back in July?”

The date has slid a couple of times. Which is a good indication that he may not be coming back...Now is the time.

[digger48]

Guess that July 4th retirement and selection of Cindy to replace him was just more fake news.

Old bastard has plans to screw America even after he’s gone (to Hell)

[areukiddingme1]

“How about Dr. Kelli Ward?”

I believe she can win Flakes seat outright.

[areukiddingme1]

You’re probably not wrong.

“A man’s got to know his limitations.” ~ Harry Callahan

[areukiddingme1]

“...He wants his daughter to get his seat...”

OMG the horror!!!

[Lurkinanloomin]

She could have if the Bush League Republicans that run the AZ GOP had not gotten Joe into the race to block for McSallycain.
They are determined to maintain two Amnesty Senators.

[falcon99]

Excellent summary of McCain

[Lurkinanloomin]

Meghan has been practicing sounding conservative on TV.

[Zathras]

Here is what I am thinking is going on.
McCain refuses to resign until Cindy is appointed.
Gov is refusing to appoint Cindy.

Deadlock until McCain dies.

[morphing libertarian]

some sent should move to expel Mccain on the basis of incompetency and failure to participate.

[morphing libertarian]

some SENATOR

[morphing libertarian]

if they drag this out a few more years Arizona will re-elect him.